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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]So a happy grandfather made impromptu plans with his grandchild for a really fun outing, but forgot to consider logistics?  Tar and feather him!!

Lighten up, OP.[/quote]
All I did was get an annoyed look on my face. He badgered me into saying that he should have spoken to me first. [/quote]

NP. “All you did” was act like a sullen teen instead of a grown adult, communicating with looks instead of calm words. Own it.[/quote]
Because he is incredibly hot tempered and the result was the same. I was trying keep him from getting mad at me because my son was so excited. I was trying to keep my mouth shut. [/quote]

OK then. He isn’t going to change: are you going to change?

Next time they invite you over, are you going to set the expectations? “I need to be sure we’re on the same page that Dad won’t promise plans to Larla without checking with me first. Are we clear on this?” And if the answer is no, or mush-mouthed, or anger or whatever, you don’t go see them. “It doesn’t sound like we’re clear on this, so let me know when we are and we’ll pick a date to come see you.”

Are you going to change?[/quote]

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